2000 Ginetta G34 vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Ginetta G34 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ginetta G34 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ginetta G34 (187 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ginetta G34 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Carina weights approximately 134 kg more than 2000 Ginetta G34.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Ginetta G34 (280 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Ginetta G34 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ginetta G34 | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ginetta | Toyota |
| Model | G34 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1390 mm |
